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Neighborhood Art Can Spread Kindness and Joy in a Community to Combat Isolation and Loneliness

By David Burton SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Robert Frost once said, “Good fences make good neighbors.” While many families are sheltering-in-place, that phrase could be “good art makes good neighbors,” according to David Burton, a county engagement specialist with University of Missouri Extension.  “Greene County MU Extension has been working on a neighboring project for about…

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Looking Backward

25 Years Ago   Doran Coberly and Zane Gray were sworn in as Ava R-1 Board members. Coberly was elected to a first term on board April 4 and Gray was re-elected to the board. The Ava Area Ministerial Alliance will sponsor the annual Good Friday service for the entire Ava community Friday night. Make…

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Douglas County News Items from April 2019

Last year, during the first week in April, Ava and Douglas County residents were busily involved in a host of activities, sports, and special  events.  With the end of school fast approaching, and spring time weather enticing residents to outdoor activities, folks were busy throughout the area.  Here is a look at what was happening…

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PSC Grants Spire Missouri, Inc. Request to Suspend Disconnection Activities and Waive Late Payment Charges

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Spire Missouri, Inc. for a temporary variance from certain Commission rules and company tariffs which will allow Spire Missouri, Inc. to temporarily suspend natural gas service disconnections for residential or commercial customers.  In addition, Spire Missouri, Inc. will also temporarily waive any…

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Freshman Basketball Team

Members of Coach Carl Roebuck’s freshmen basketball team finished their season with a 10-2 won-lost record including one tournament championship. They are, front row, left to right, Donnie Nall, Larry Hutchison, Roger Johnson, Frank Kivett and Gordon Hathcock. Back row: Coach Roebuck, Jim Mackey, Samuel Fossett, John Logan, Randy Sell and Brian Manis, student manager. …

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How Might Your Business be Affected by COVID-19?

Your business may be affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) in four principal ways, including: workforce health supply chain issues travel advisories and restrictions changes in consumer demand  The most affected industrial sectors to date include tourism and travel (airlines, cruise ships, and hotels), education and oil, as demand has decreased.  The pharmaceutical and technology industries have…

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September 27, 1945

Miss Selma Letsinger, 20-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Letsinger cleans up the utensils in their grade A milk house which is clean and bright as sunshine itself. Selma and her sister milk the thirty-two cows, and clean up the milking parlor and the milk house while Mr. Letsinger and his son, C.M.. save…

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Activity Report From The Ava Police Dept.

Calls By Type 3/28/20 – 4/4/20 Abandoned Vehicle – 1 Alarm – 2 Animal Call – 10 Assault, Domestic – 1 Assist Agency – 2 Assist Agency (DCSO) – 2 Assist Person – 2 Check Person – 3 Check Vehicle – 3 Check Well-Being – 2 C & I Driver – 2 Community Policing –…

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Tornadoes in April

Despite an active start to the 2020 tornado season in January and February, the number of tornadoes in March reverted to the average – despite deadly tornadoes in Nashville, Tennessee, March 2-3. That trend toward average is expected to continue in April, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.  AccuWeather forecasts 150 to 200 tornadoes in April; the…

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U of M Extension Online “Town Hall” Meetings for Producers

WEST PLAINS –– In an effort to keep producers informed and keeping public health top of mind, University of Missouri Extension will host a weekly online “Town Hall” meeting.  Regional and state ag specialists will answer producer questions and provide a statewide update on growing conditions. Areas of interest include: Field Crops: Wednesdays, 2:30 pm…

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